The first visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the State House by former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon on February 21, 2024, marks a watershed in the previously unstated desire by the Tinubu administration to slow down or even stop the unraveling of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
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The year 2024 may bring about a myriad of risks and challenges for Nigeria, potentially impacting various facets of society and the economy. These risks range from economic uncertainties such as business closures, job losses, and inflation, to social issues like crime, protests, and ethnic/religious disintegration thereby creating social unrest.
The bankruptcy of the present crop of elite that pose as northern Nigerian leaders is a clear betrayal of the path for growth and development set for the region by its past leaders. The current leaders have failed to uphold the noble values of the region and have instead succumbed to greed, self-serving interests, and deception.
Bola Tinubu, Nigerian current president, has made numerous promises to the people of Nigeria during electioneering. From revamping the economy to ending insecurity and corruption, Tinubu has made grandiose claims that have failed to materialize. His track record of promises made and promises unkept is a clear indication of his lack of commitment to the welfare of the Nigerian people. One of Tinubu’s key promises was to revamp the economy and create jobs for the youth. However, under his leadership, Nigeria has continued to struggle with high unemployment rates and a stagnant economy. Despite his promises to implement policies that…
The Chairman of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar lll, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) regarding the pervasive hunger in Nigeria have raised concerns about a dangerous signal of a gathering storm in the North and other parts of the country. These remarks serve as danger signals, indicating that the region is not only angry but also agitated, potentially on the verge of eruption.
The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has commenced the training of primary and secondary schools teachers under the federal ministry of defence, today, Monday, February 19. Declaring the training open, which is under the Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education (SMASE), the Director and Chief Executive of NTI, Kaduna, Prof Musa Garba Maitafsir said the training marks a significant milestone in the Institute’s on-going effort to elevate the standard of education in the country. Prof. Maitafsir, said NTI had a month ago successfully trained teachers of the Nigerian Police Force across the…
The collective consciousness of a people as to what constitutes good or bad, right or wrong is the foundation of that societies strength or weakness. Every society is established on the basis of sound moral and ethical principles through which all activities regarding the healthy growth and development of such a society are reflected upon. Societies that do well are those societies whose founding principles are not only strongly upheld but also violation of such principles are greatly frowned upon, and strict sanctions are enforced to serve as an example of deterrence.
The Minister of Education, Prof.Tahir Mamman says the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna is shaping the educational landscape in the country. The Minister, who was represented by the Director, Colleges of Education, Dr Uche Uba, made the disclosure in a keynote address, on Thursday, February 15, at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Cohort III Capacity Building Workshops for 10,840 basic school teachers in Sokoto State. Prof. Mamman said teacher training provides an avenue for knowledge exchange and capacity building. “It equips teachers with the needed teaching methodology and enhances participants’ engagement, because professional development focuses on innovation,” he said.…
Judge Arthur Engoron ordered the former president and the Trump Organization to pay over $300 million in damages, and bars Trump “from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation or other legal entity in New York for a period of three years.”
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone B, has dismissed as false the claim that its operatives caused an accident in Jibia town, Jibia Local Government of Katsina State.